Good morning! It’s March 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be plenty of sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Soquel Union Elementary approved 17 staff layoffs over budget concerns. This weekend: hummingbird watching at UCSC Arboretum, food fundraisers, art shows, live music, theater, and the Downtown Antiques Faire.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, March 5-8
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Mar 5, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Ceremony of Sound: Sound Bath Practitioner Certification Course
Ceremony of Sound Breath+Oneness’ 100-hour Sound Healing Certification Course Become a Sound Healer & Ceremonial Space Holder Develop Yourself Through…
At Breath + Oneness on March 6
WomenCARE Healing Circle Workshops Friday& Saturdays
WomenCare provides cancer advocacy, resources, practical and emotional support, and education to women, at each stage of the journey: diagnosis, heali…
At On Zoom contact WomenCARE for links on March 6
Repeats 8 more times until April 3
Akashic Resonance: A Sound Bath of Guided Frequencies
Immerse yourself in the sounds and guidance of the Akashic Record By accessing the Akashic Records, Ember receives messages that shape each sound bath…
At Breath + Oneness on March 6
Repeats once more on April 3
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The code compliance case NV25326 for the property at 958 30th Ave., Santa Cruz 95062-4305, which was first cited on January 8, has now been resolved. The case involved building code violations related to unpermitted structures that were over height, oversized, or did not meet required setbacks—meaning the structures were built without proper permits, exceeded allowable size or height limits, and/or were too close to property lines in violation of local zoning and building regulations. The property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as part of the resolution process.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A dark blue Tesla and a white Bronco were involved in a collision on northbound Highway 17 at Laurel in Scotts Valley. The Tesla was reportedly speeding and road raging, which led to the other vehicle colliding with it. Both cars ended up on the right shoulder. No one was injured and there was no blockage of the road. The incident was reported today.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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